A Study on Autonomous Learning Competence in University English

Abstract: With the advancement of globalisation and the reform of higher education, the cultivation of autonomous learning competence in University English has become a core direction for educational transformation. Centred on pure theoretical analysis, this study systematically conducts a theoretical deconstruction of autonomous learning competence in University English based on core frameworks such as autonomous learning theory and metacognitive theory. Following a literature review to clarify the research entry point, the study precisely defines the connotation of University English autonomous learning competence alongside its core attributes of autonomy and pertinence. It constructs a four-dimensional system of constitutive elements comprising metacognitive regulation, cognitive learning, resource integration, and affective drive. Furthermore, it reveals the influencing factors and their mechanisms across three major dimensions: the individual learner, the teaching environment, and the socio-cultural context. The findings enrich the pure theoretical research in the field of University English autonomous learning, advance the indigenisation of theoretical construction, and provide theoretical underpinnings for pedagogical reform and subsequent research. Keywords: University English; Autonomous Learning Competence; Theoretical Deconstruction. Title: A Study on Autonomous Learning Competence in University English Author: GUO NYUHUAN International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 14-20 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 23-December-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18031986 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/A%20Study%20on%20Autonomous%20Learning-23122025-2.pdf